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Chicken and rice entree
Calories & nutrition facts
restaurant, latino, prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 174 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 5.1 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.1 g 6%
- Fibre 1.2 g 4%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 518 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 36 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 4 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.96 mg 19%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0.16 µg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 0.95 mg 5%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 122 mg 10%
- Potassium 184 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.78 mg 7%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.3 mg 13%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 174 | 12 g | 19 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 141 g | 245 | 17 g | 27 g | 7.1 g |
| 2 × cup | 282 g | 491 | 34 g | 53 g | 14 g |
| ½ × cup | 70.5 g | 123 | 8.5 g | 13 g | 3.6 g |
| 3 × cup | 423 g | 736 | 51 g | 80 g | 21 g |
| 4 × cup | 564 g | 981 | 68 g | 106 g | 29 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken ricewith beans and chorizo116 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken and vegetable entrée with ricediet, frozen meal171 kcal / 100 g
- Rice with chickenwith brown rice, with salt122 kcal / 100 g
- Arroz con frijoles negrosrestaurant, latino, rice and black beans151 kcal / 100 g
- Arroz con habichuelas coloradosrestaurant, latino, rice and red beans142 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken and rice entree
What is usually meant by a chicken and rice entrée?
It is a main dish of cooked chicken served with rice, often with a sauce, seasoning or vegetables. The chicken may be grilled, roasted or pan-cooked, so ask how it is prepared if you want to know what to expect.
How much chicken and rice is a typical serving?
A measured serving is about 141 g, roughly one small bowlful; restaurant portions can be larger. That amount provides 245 kcal and 17 g of protein.
What goes well with chicken and rice?
Add a crisp salad, steamed greens or roasted vegetables for freshness and texture. A squeeze of lemon, chopped herbs or a little chilli sauce can lift a simply seasoned serving.
How should you store leftover chicken and rice?
Cool it promptly, ideally within an hour, then refrigerate in a covered, shallow container and eat within 24 hours. Reheat it only once, until piping hot throughout.
How do you reheat chicken and rice without drying it out?
Add a teaspoon of water per serving, cover loosely and microwave until steaming hot, stirring halfway through. For a pan, add a splash of water, cover and heat gently, turning the mixture until hot throughout.
How can you tell whether chicken in a chicken and rice entrée is safely cooked?
Cut into the thickest piece: the centre should be steaming hot, with no pink flesh, and the juices should run clear. A food thermometer should read 75 °C at the centre.
How does chicken and rice compare with chicken fried rice for protein?
Chicken and rice has 12 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 6.03 g in chicken fried rice.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167659 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
